Addiction Recovery Mentor

Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Lightway Recovery Center is a nonprofit, long-term residential recovery wellness center for women, including pregnant and postpartum women. The philosophy of care is one of holistic wellness following addiction and is focused on physical, mental and spiritual recovery for women whose primary struggle has been addiction to substances. Our goal is to equip our guests with tools for life-long recovery and support the women we serve, including their entire family, as they transform the most important relationships: with God, self, and others.

OUR MISSION: The Lightway mission is to serve and empower women and their families with tools for lifelong recovery in an environment that enables healing through the love of Christ.

We believe innovation is essential to change the way we treat addiction and mental health issues. We also believe peer support is a crucial part of the continuum of care. For our team of volunteers and employees, serving our community is not just “a job” but a passion. Many of us consider it our ministry calling. We are a team that strives for excellence in all we do as part of de-stigmatizing the chronic condition of addiction, treating people with dignity and respect. We support each other so we can serve our fellow travelers on the pathway to recovery, wherever they may be on it. Our core values are what we live by and we like to laugh and have fun on the journey. If you think this sounds like a natural habitat for you, read on!

Description: Lightway Recovery is seeking a female Recovery Mentor who enjoys diverse responsibilities and who has the ability to work closely with residents, and teammates, remaining hopeful and steadfast. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience to advance, with certifications, to a Recovery Coach position. Our residents are with us for an intensive phase of 6 months and a transitional phase of 6 months. Recovery Mentors are critical to the smooth operations of Lightway Recovery. Their experience, strength and hope makes all the difference to women and their families who have been impacted by addiction.

Job Title: Recovery Mentor

Major areas of responsibility include: The Recovery Mentor assists residents and the Program Director with daily program operations, assists in keeping residents on schedule, serving as an example and mentor, attending meetings with residents, assisting with transporting residents, monitoring drug screens, assisting with meals, observing and giving feedback on resident progress. This position reports to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• At least one year of personal recovery from addiction. Family members or loved ones with personal

experience with addiction and recovery are also considered.

• A passion for serving individuals and families impacted by addiction

• Ability to quickly connect with residents and family members, offering hope and resources

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to record accurate data,

prepare reports, use various software, facilitate groups and share your story

• Ability to communicate with peers, family members and coworkers in a positive way

• Desire to be part of a team of innovators who are always working to improve the services

we offer and to support each other in an evolving environment

• Willingness and Commitment to live by the Lightway code of ethics and Core Values

Willingness to learn and grow through continuing education and training

Duties:

• Assist with onboarding new residents so they have clear expectations and in depth

understanding of living at Lightway Recovery

• Help team maintain schedule and adherence to house rules

• Assist with monitoring house chores

• Assist with kitchen operations

• Attend in-house and off site meetings with residents

• Though mentorship, support recovery wellness and spiritual growth

• Collaborate with team members regarding readiness for advancement of phases or consequences

for noncompliance of residents

• Assist assessing curriculum for classes and in house groups

• Assist in observed medication management and drug screenings

• Document required information in software, maintaining complete confidentiality and following

HIPAA standards for medical information

• Complete required certifications and continue to learn through training and CEUs

• Duties will evolve as we add to the team and the number of residents

Pay and Benefits:

* Initial rate of pay is dependent on experience

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued from day one for full time employees and available for use after

90 days

• Paid Holidays after 90 days, including your birthday—since we are 7 day a week operation, we sometimes must rotate holidays but replace with makeup holidays

• Phone Allowance of $50 per month

• Reimbursement for mileage if travel is required

• Supplemental AFLAC Insurance policies available

• Group rate for Vision and Dental benefits available

• Opportunities for continuing training and certifications

Please email questions or your resume to Amanda Strittmatter, Program Director @

amandastrittmatter@lightwayrecovery.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17